Racial discrimination has existed in the UK for generations. The Covid-19 crisis and The Black Lives Matter movement have highlighted major issues. Including huge differences in the treatment and perception of white citizens verus racialised minority citizens. Some significant differences including:

• Increased rate of stop and search.
• Increased incidence of police brutality.
• Higher infant mortality.
• Higher risk of dying during pregnancy and childbirth.
• Higher unemployment rate (Black, Asian and ethnic minority individuals on average have to send 60% more job applications as a white individual with an identical CV).
• Less representation in politics and government.
• Less representation in the media.
• Less access to NHS services.

The list goes on. We are using this information to inspire us into action. We cannot stand for this any longer and we must create change. This is why Breakfast Clubs Against Racism was born.